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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.09, 1,132.70 and 430.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.09, 1,132.70 and 430.47 is: 644.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.09 : 1,132.70 = 430.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.09/1,132.70 = 430.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.09x = 1,132.70 × 430.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.09x = 487,591.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,591.22/756.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.89

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